2014 USD Fact Book

Athletics The University of San Diego has established a long history of athletic success since fielding its first sports teams in the early 1950s. In 1961, USD adopted the nickname “Toreros,” the Spanish word for bullfighters. The Toreros’ traditional team colors are Columbia blue, navy blue and white.

In 1979, USD made the jump into NCAA Division I athletics, joining the West Coast Conference (WCC) that same year. Other WCC teams are Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Portland, Gonzaga, Saint Mary’s and Brigham Young. USD won an unprecedented five consecutive WCC Commis- sioner’s Cup trophies from 2008-2012 for best all-around athletic program. Athletic facilities include the Jenny Craig Pavilion, home of the basketball and volleyball teams; Walter J. Zable Field at Torero Stadium, home for football and soccer; the USD Softball Complex; and a fitness center open to all students. Fowler Park and Cunningham Field, home to Torero baseball, opened in 2013 with a new state-of-the-art facility. In 2012, Torero Stadium played host to the College Cup, the Final Four national championship for women’s soccer. NCAA SPORTS Men’s: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, rowing, soccer and tennis. Women’s: basketball, cross country, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.

CLUB SPORTS With an ideal climate and an active student body, it’s easy to see why club sports are such an integral component of the student experience at USD. Currently, more than 500 students participate each year in events ranging from surf contests up and down the California coastline to weekend-long rugby tournaments featuring college teams from across the country. Club sports teams include: baseball, beach volleyball, cheer, climbing, dance company, diving, equestrian, golf, lacrosse (men’s and women’s), officials club, quidditch, roller hockey, rugby, scuba diving, snow (snowboarding/snow skiing), soccer (men’s and women’s), surfing, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball (men’s and women’s), water polo (men’s and women’s) and waterskiing.

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